Farm Boy: The Sequel to War Horse

The sequel to Michael Morpurgo's bestselling War Horse!
Farm Boy is the heartwarming sequel to War Horse, the beloved novel that has been made into a hit play and a major motion picture.For years, Joey was a war horse, pulling ambulance carts and artillery through the battlefields of World War I. When he finally returned home to Albert and the farm, he was treated like a hero. But his adventures had only just begun.Now, generations later, Albert's son loves to tell his own grandson stories about the remarkable horse. He tells him of Joey's feats in the war, and of the time when the family risked everything betting that Joey could win a daring race. As he tells the stories, he slowly reveals a shameful secret--a secret that he's kept to himself for years.This charming book speaks to the bond between generations, and captures the spirit of rural life and the love of horses. Praise for FARM BOY"With black-and-white illustrations in watercolor and pencil on every page, the first-person narratives tell of the rich bonds across generations, the warmth of farm life, and the power of words."-Booklist "[A] satisfying glimpse into a bygone era . . . delivering quiet messages about the value of hard work, family, and the tragedies of war."-Publishers WeeklyPraise for WAR HORSERunner-up for The Whitbread Award"The novel [has an] antiwar message, and the terse details speak eloquently about peace."-Booklist "Suberb . . ."-The New York Times Book Review Michael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate of Britain, is the author of War Horse, called "Superb" by the New York Times Book Review, and now a major motion picture. His other prize-winning books include Kensuke's Kingdom, Private Peaceful, and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. Michael lives in England, with his wife, Clare. Together, they founded the charity Farms for City Children, which gives children from urban areas an opportunity to spend a week working on a farm. Learn more at michaelmorpurgo.org. Praise for FARM BOY"With black-and-white illustrations in watercolor and pencil on every page, the first-person narratives tell of the rich bonds across generations, the warmth of farm life, and the power of words."-Booklist "[A] satisfying glimpse into a bygone era . . . delivering quiet messages about the value of hard work, family, and the tragedies of war."-Publishers WeeklyPraise for WAR HORSERunner-up for The Whitbread Award"The novel [has an] antiwar message, and the terse details speak eloquently about peace."-Booklist "Suberb . . ."-The New York Times Book Review